How to Say "neighbors" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “neighbors” is “vecinos” — use 'vecinos' when referring to people who live in the house or apartment next to yours, or in your immediate neighborhood..
vecinos
veh-SEE-nohs/beˈsinos/
Examples
Nuestros vecinos nos invitaron a una barbacoa.
Our neighbors invited us to a barbecue.
Los vecinos se quejaron del ruido de la fiesta.
The neighbors complained about the noise from the party.
La reunión de vecinos será mañana por la noche.
The residents' meeting will be tomorrow night.
Masculine Plural for Mixed Groups
Even if the group of neighbors includes women, 'vecinos' (masculine plural) is the standard term used to refer to the group as a whole. Use 'vecinas' only if the group is entirely female.
The Root Word
This word comes from the singular 'vecino' (a male neighbor) or 'vecina' (a female neighbor). Remember to match the plural ending (-os) to the plural noun.
Confusing the Place and the People
Mistake: “Usar 'vecinos' para hablar del barrio. (Using 'neighbors' to talk about the neighborhood.)”
Correction: Use 'el vecindario' or 'el barrio' for the area, and 'los vecinos' for the people. Example: 'El vecindario es tranquilo' (The neighborhood is quiet).
próximos
Examples
El mandamiento es amar a Dios y a tus próximos.
The commandment is to love God and your neighbors (fellow humans).
Neighbors vs. Fellow Humans
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